Whirlpool Cabrio Washer Lid Lock Light Blinking

Lid lock tests ok.

Whirlpool cabrio washer lid lock light blinking.

Cust states that when it gets to the spin cycle it stops and the lid lock light starts blinking cust stated that it drains the water. Overtime these parts can become loose and move from their original location. 2 press and hold the end of cycle cycle signal button s for 20 seconds and this should reset the washer and clear the flashing light. If it still won t budge proceed to plan b.

Sensing wash rinse spin do read more. If it opens you re all set. My whirlpool cabrio washer is in start mode red light blinks and wash stops. Havent been there yet.

Let the washer sit unplugged for about 10 minutes then try lifting the lid. The optical sensor will not sense the rotation if something is in the way. If your whirlpool cabrio washer will fill with water but won t spin the lid lock switch is probably bad. Lid lock this is one of the most common problems with direct drive washing machines.

To diagnose this problem you ll want to put the washer in a spin mode. When in diagnosis mode all lights are lit. I went thru all test modes. Check the lid switch and striker.

1 unplug the washer for 10 minutes and this may reset the washer and clear the flashing light. The striker is the part that helps press down the lid switch. The lid lock mechanisms on some washers are heat activated which means overriding them is as simple as letting them cool off. If your whirlpool cabrio washing machine is not spinning and the lid lock light flashes or always begins flashing you may need to replace the actuator shifter as it may be faulty by not communicating with the main board by not detecting tub movement during the spin portion.